Vélizy-Villacoublay Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Ile de France, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Vélizy-Villacoublay varies. It peaks at 224 hours in July and drops to 58 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1725 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Vélizy-Villacoublay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Vélizy-Villacoublay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Vélizy-Villacoublay enjoys an average of 1725 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Vélizy-Villacoublay
December, Vélizy-Villacoublay’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vélizy-Villacoublay Precipitation page.
